Babbage,
Benjamin Herschel (1815 - 1878)

Born in London England in 1815, died in St Marys, South Australia, on 20 October
1878.

Collected north of Mt Searle and to Blanchewater, South Australia, in
1856. In 1858 he led an expedition in South Australia towards Lake
Torrens, exploring the eastern shores of Lake Gairdner, Lake Maefarlane,
Lake Hart and Island Lagoon. The botanist on the latter expedition
was J.F.A.D.Herrgott. Specimens from
both expeditions are in Kew (K) and Melbourne (MEL).

Extracted from: A.E.Orchard (1999) A History of Systematic
Botany in Australia, in Flora of Australia Vol.1, 2nd ed.,
ABRS. [consult for source references]

Provided some of first specimens for herbarium at Botanic Garden in Adelaide. Collected at Venus & Streaky Bays, 1865. Under C.Todd surveyed Overland Telegraph Line 1870-72, collecting near Mt Margaret. Established vineyard at St Marys, near Adelaide.